In the United States alone, one out of every three Americans experience it at some point in their life. Recent researchers lead us to believe growing technologies, such as cell phones and other portable devices, have attributed to this. Out of those one in three people, most report getting 6 hours or less of sleep a night. Women are much more likely to develop insomnia then men due to changes in hormones. Menopause is a leading factor with pregnancy being a second. Currently, it is estimated that about sixty million Americans live with insomnia. Treatments for insomnia differ between acute and chronic. Acute suffers may have more mild symptoms that can resolve over time, or after the period of stress as occurred. Developing good sleep habits can help with one's internal clock. Many medications are available to assist with sleeping through the night. Chronic insomnia, however, must be looked at through a more medical perspective. The health of the individual is highly important to determine the best course of action. Treatments can include behavior therapy, medication, sleep studies, reconditioning, and
In the United States alone, one out of every three Americans experience it at some point in their life. Recent researchers lead us to believe growing technologies, such as cell phones and other portable devices, have attributed to this. Out of those one in three people, most report getting 6 hours or less of sleep a night. Women are much more likely to develop insomnia then men due to changes in hormones. Menopause is a leading factor with pregnancy being a second. Currently, it is estimated that about sixty million Americans live with insomnia. Treatments for insomnia differ between acute and chronic. Acute suffers may have more mild symptoms that can resolve over time, or after the period of stress as occurred. Developing good sleep habits can help with one's internal clock. Many medications are available to assist with sleeping through the night. Chronic insomnia, however, must be looked at through a more medical perspective. The health of the individual is highly important to determine the best course of action. Treatments can include behavior therapy, medication, sleep studies, reconditioning, and